Written By Admin
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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3:11:00 AM

Prized in Asia for more than 4,000 years, turmeric is suddenly catching fire in America thanks to recent medical studies suggesting the savory spice may be helpful against a range of illnesses, from inflammation to digestive problems.

According to the legend, the wise men gave the baby Jesus three presents, myrrh, frankincense, and gold. Numerous people believe that the last refers to this amazing spice, due to its golden color.

Despite its mentioning in the Bible, it has been a common remedy in Ayurveda, and Chinese records show that it has been used for more than 2 millennia.

This beneficial spice is also a potent blood cleanser, and doctors used it to help kings in the case of poisoning. Yet, the Western medicine needed much more time to incorporate turmeric into its treatments.

In the United States, turmeric has been used in the last three decades, and more than 7000 studies have shown that it is one incredible medicinal spice.

It’s only been in the past 30 years that America has started to catch on to the incredible medicinal potential of this ancient spice.

Nowadays, we live in a world which is full of toxins that harm our health and endanger our well-being. Only last year, 42, 000 new toxic components were introduced into the environment. These toxins are present in the air, water, foods, everyday products, cosmetics, cleaning products, and the like.

Numerous of these have detrimental effects on our health, disrupt the endocrine system, which releases hormones directly into the bloodstream. Additionally, many of these toxins damage primary body organs, like the heart, liver, and the kidneys.

The exposure to these dangerous substances seriously harms our health, but unfortunately, we cannot completely avoid their influence. Therefore, we should try and save our health and use various natural remedies which can help to prevent the adverse effect of chemicals, and protect our wellbeing.

Despite the numerous innovations and discoveries in the field of the modern medicine, we are becoming more and more sick and prone to diseases. Leading a healthy lifestyle and a balanced, healthy diet, can be of great help in preserving health. One of the most beneficial spices you need to use regularly is turmeric.

In the book Turmeric: The Ayurvedic Spice Of Life by David Frawley and Prashanti De Heger, they have listed numerous components of turmeric, and claim that it has been confirmed that this spice acts as a:

Bactericide

anti-tumor

cancer preventative

antiulcer

herbicide

insectifuge

antispasmodic

antiseptic

antibacterial

fungicide

antiallergenic

antiviral

Anti-inflammatory, etc.

You may ask yourself why doctors do not prescribe this miraculous spice rather than medicines, and you are not alone!

The regular use of turmeric on a daily basis provides multiple health benefits, such as:

It supports Gut Health

The health of the gut is of high importance, as there are numerous boosting and mood-stabilizing hormones. Therefore, this will prevent mood swings, as well as various other symptoms.

It Soothes Inflammation

If you work a lot, you may become prone to inflammation. This spice will help you relieve it and avoid illness. Turmeric has potent anti-inflammatory qualities and it prevents many chronic illnesses.

Dr. Mercola says:

“Turmeric has been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in Chinese and Indian medicine for millennia. Curcumin, the primary pharmacological agent in this spice, contains proven effects in this area that are comparable to over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agents as well as some prescription medications.

But curcumin doesn’t produce the toxic effect that synthetic drugs sometimes do, such as ulcer formation, internal bleeding, and even a lowered white blood cell count.”

It promotes Mental Health

This spice has beneficial neuro properties, and it causes clarity and mental focus. Experts have found that it may treat various ailments like depression, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, tardive dyskinesia, and other neurodegenerative disorders.

We suggest 7 easy ways to use turmeric daily:

#1 Turmeric Kefir

This recipe is simply delicious and very easy to prepare. Just add a teaspoon of turmeric to a cup of kefir and your drink is ready!

#2 Turmeric Juice Shot

Ingredients:

½ inch organic turmeric root or 1 teaspoon organic turmeric powder

sea salt

½ organic lemon

Directions:

Squeeze the lemon, and mix its juice with the turmeric and a pinch of sea salt. Also, you can mix these ingredients in the blender.

#3 Turmeric Soup

Ingredients:

1 knuckle grated/chopped organic turmeric

4 cups veggie or organic bone broth

Directions:

You should simmer the broth together with turmeric for 15 minutes. Then, strain the biggest chunks, and add a bit of black pepper, in order to increase the bioavailability of turmeric.

#4 Turmeric Tea

Chop some turmeric and add it to the tea maker. Also, you can prepare the tea as follows:

Ingredients:

½ teaspoon fresh grated organic turmeric

dash of black pepper

a squeeze of lime (boosts the bioavailability of turmeric)

raw organic honey to taste

1 cup hot water

Directions:

Boil the water, add turmeric, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then, remove it from heat and strain it. Add the rest of the ingredients and enjoy your tea.

#5 Golden Milk

You can quickly prepare this drink by adding a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of warm coconut milk. However, the following recipe would be much more delicious:

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon organic turmeric powder/fresh grated

2 teaspoons raw organic honey

¼ teaspoon freshly grated organic ginger powder

1 cup organic coconut or organic almond milk

¼ teaspoon vanilla

dash of cinnamon

dash of clove

¼ cup water

dash of cardamom

Directions:

In a pot, add all the ingredients and simmer them for a minute.

#6 Turmeric Scramble

Ingredients:

In the morning, while making your breakfast, add a bit of turmeric to your eggs. That is all!

#7 Turmeric Smoothie

You can simply add turmeric to your favorite smoothie and enjoy its benefits, or you can try the one we suggest: